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二者択一

Reading

Kana: にしゃたくいつ
Romaji: nishatakuitsu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

two alternatives; selecting an option (from two alternatives)

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

Readings: ニ、 ジ、 ふた、 ふた.つ、 ふたたび
Meanings: two, two radical (no.2)
Readings: シャ、 もの
Meanings: someone, person
Readings: タク、 えら.ぶ
Meanings: choose, select, elect, prefer
Readings: イチ、 イツ、 ひと-、 ひと.つ
Meanings: one, one radical (no.1)

Example Sentences

我々(われわれ)抵抗(ていこう)隷属(れいぞく)二者択一(にしゃたくいつ)をせまられている。
➥We are faced with the alternatives of resistance or slavery.
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(かれ)二者択一(にしゃたくいつ)(えら)ぶことでしょう。武術(ぶじゅつ)()か。
➥Which will he choose I wonder, Martial arts or death?
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